PUTRAJAYA, Dec 12 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad’s experience is essential to strengthen the Health Ministry.
“MoH is burdened with many issues, (which are) partly inherited. So, we hope he can carry out his duties well,” Anwar said at a press conference after announcing the new Cabinet line-up today.
In the Cabinet reshuffle, Dr Dzulkefly was named the new Health Minister, replacing Dr Zaliha Mustafa, who has been tasked as Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories).
The Parti Amanah Negara strategy director held the portfolio from May 21, 2018, to Feb 24, 2020.
On the appointment of Employees Provident Fund (EPF) chief executive officer Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan as Finance Minister II, Anwar said he was the right person for the position.
“He has shown enough competence and ability and has managed the Employees Provident Fund impressively and satisfactorily.
“…and I think I have built this general consensus the MOF (Finance Ministry), other than being headed by me, must have a strong professional team to ensure we are on the right track with a focus on the economy,” he said.
— Bernama
